DARK WEB AND CYBERCRIME: CHALLENGES IN LEGAL ENFORCEMENT
JATINDER SINGH
, JASMINE KAUR AHLUWALIA
Dark Web, Cybercrime, Legal Enforcement, Jurisdiction, IT Act, Anonymity, Tor, International Cooperation.
This research paper explores the dangerous connection between the dark web and cybercrime, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in dealing with this modern issue. The internet has become an essential part of our daily lives, but beyond the surface web we commonly use, there exists a hidden part known as the dark web. This lesser-known section of the internet is not easily accessible and often used to ensure privacy and anonymity. However, over the years, it has also turned into a space where serious criminal activities take place. From illegal drug markets to weapon trading, data breaches, fake IDs, and child abuse content, the dark web has become a safe haven for cybercriminals. These activities are difficult to trace because users hide their identities using encryption tools like Tor and conduct financial transactions through anonymous cryptocurrencies. These features make it extremely challenging for law enforcement agencies to identify and stop criminals. This dissertation explores how cybercrime is growing with the help of the dark web and how our existing legal systems are struggling to keep up. The study closely examines the Indian legal framework, including the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code, to see how these laws address cybercrime. It also highlights the gaps and limitations within the Indian system. Along with India, international legal frameworks like the Budapest Convention and cyber laws in major jurisdictions like the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union are also discussed. The study brings out how lack of coordination and differing laws across countries make it easier for criminals to escape legal consequences. The role of law enforcement agencies has been a major part of this research. Agencies like CERT-In, CBI, and international bodies like INTERPOL and Europol are trying to develop better methods to detect, track, and control dark web crimes, but they face many challenges like lack of technical resources, cross-border legal issues, and insufficient training. Through detailed case studies, the dissertation shows real examples of how dark web crimes have been handled in both Indian and global contexts. It also looks at deeper challenges such as how to gather digital evidence, how to prove online identity, and how new technologies are outpacing existing laws. The research aims to highlight the urgent need for stronger cooperation, smarter legal reforms, and better use of technology to deal with this evolving threat.
"DARK WEB AND CYBERCRIME: CHALLENGES IN LEGAL ENFORCEMENT", TIJER - TIJER - INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL (www.TIJER.org), ISSN:2349-9249, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.a348-a351, April-2025, Available :https://tijer.org/TIJER/papers/TIJER2504057.pdf
Volume 12
Issue 4,
April-2025
Pages : a348-a351
Paper Reg. ID: TIJER_157394
Published Paper Id: TIJER2504057
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Country: SBS Nagar, Punjab, India
ISSN: 2349-9249 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.57 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2014
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